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  • CAROLINIAN EDITORIALS Now A Choice Rushees this quarter have more of a choice than any group to face the WCU Greek maze since the social organizations were founded at this school. This year the rushee has twelve ways to go if he wants to go with the Fraternity or Sorority system. Although a new local fraternity and a new national sorority have been established at WCU in the past year, the choice the rushees have to make this year is more of a choice of whether to pledge any group at all, rather than which group to pledge, What with the expansion of the University and the expansion of its services to the students, the need for be'onging to a Greek organization in order to have an} sort of social life has been eliminated. There is definitely still some feeling that independents are rejectees from the "System." This feeling is no longer as strong as it has been in the past Independents are learning that it is possible to have some semblence of an active college career without belonging to a Greek organization, which is allowing fraternities and sororities to accomplish some of the goals which they are originally pledged to do. Rather than the deluge of "good timers,1" and "party goers," the Greeks are obtaining members that are intent on advancing their particular organization's ambitions, without really being concerned with the social aspect of Greek life only. We feel, and believe that the Greeks feel, that this is progress, and progress must be made if WCU is to offer a program of social activities that will serve all of the students, and not a pitifully small number. A Greek Social organization is a selective organization, it has to be to remain what it is. But it is not so selective and restrictive that a Greek and non- Greek cannot carry on a normal friendship. This old myth is being torn down inch by inch everyday. The destruction of the myth is being carried out by both sides. The independent is realizing that the Fraternity system does offer a real service in fields such as social activities and school spirit while the Greek is realizing that the non- Greek is as much a part of campus life and as capable a student leader as anyone. It is the destruction of the old myths that is making a difficult choice for the rushee. He is not only faced with the choice of what group he wants to be associated with but if he wants to be asso ciated with any group at all. We suggest that the rushee weigh his choice very carefully because if he feels that a Greek organization is what he really wants and needs, and does not pledge, the outcome could affect his entire college career, while, if he does pledge and realizes that that type of organization is not what he had expected, the results can be just as disas- terous. J,D„H„ TheWESTERN CAROLINIAN Writers Cartoonist . Photographer Typists . . . r\V teVONteS T£> v^t'ONjS, n H ~\ ►* ** NO^Hfc tt>6.lOM(3S> tO O^ OS' <,fo^ l*5^**^ ^J£»« £>U> (w?T&eoo& to ^^^^^■»xa ii i— |G££...VD UVHE to ^oin" ail tA/£\J Gd TO , vXvXvXvX-K V«C£ Of THf STUDENTS Published semi-weekly by the students of Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. N. C. 28723. Member of: Associated Collegiate Press: Collegiate Press Service; Carolinas Collegiate Press Association. EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER J. DAVID WATSON C. GEORGE HOOD Managing Editor, News Editor . . . . Don Harris Co-Feature Editors ....... Buddy Davis, Gerald Matheny Co-Sports Editors . . . . ........ .Ken Ball, Gary Tyler Circulation M.uiager . . . . . ............ Walter Howell Columnists ........ Future Is Responsibility Of The University .... o .... . Don Harris, Gerald Matheny, Buddy Davis, Freeman D. Jmes, Bill Biggers, Steve Guimond, Jerry Conner, The Paw. • . . . ...... Shirley Andrews, Joyce Abrams, Judy Ann Wynn, Stan Rhan, Cathy Wilson, Stephanie Phillips., • • • • • • « • Larry C. B. Whiteside • • - • Bryant Poole . .Sharon Shook, Paillette Braden, Susan Preslar, Frank Lloyd. National advertising by National Educational Advertising Service, Inc. Local advertising rates available upon request. Phone 293-7267 Monday or Wednesday nights. Offices, second floor Joyner; Phone 293-7267 Mailing Address. P. O. Box 317, Cullowhee, N. C. Subscription rate, $4.00 per year. Dear Editor: Recently we have been shown a proposal to more fully en- volve students in university activities. It seems that the prentices for these requests are logical and valiu. These same premises are useful in proving the corollary io that proposal, i.e. University envolvement in student affairs. It would perhaps be prudent to define University involvement in the terms of what it is not University involvement should not be the exploitation of student controversy to further administrative policy. This involvement should not be the usurpation of student initiative and interest for personal or departmental advance- menu In short, University policy should not be the use of the student but the usefulness to the student. We know the meaning of a University. It is clear that WCU is mailing great progress towards this, as yet unattained goal. For our future's sake, we should fervently hope that it is quite clear what is necessary for real progress. It is unrealistic to assume progress when the students are denied a place in the university structure directly proportionate to their responsibility to, and for, our future society. . The future is the responsibility of the university today. It is incumbent upon the university to envoive itself in all aspects of the student's preparation for tomorrow. Similarly, it is unthinkable that the university should attempt to discharge this responsibility through control of student development Decency and democracy demand that student development be encouraged in the highest and most profound sense by promoting student student authority and, quite rightly, student responsibility. The word "responsibility" has perhaps been used too lightly in describing both universtiy and student involvement in the affairs of our society. The responsibility of the universtiy is, in fact, a moral commitment of the highest order, to prepare the leaders of tomorrow in all respects. Consequently, the university must, if it is to deserve this trust, give every possible opportunity for growth to the student Growth in knowledge, emotion, and most importantly, in a true sense of responsibility are mandatory. True responsibility is not patronage; it is the application of student competence to the affairs of decision and direction. The student also has a commitment It is one which cannot be ignored without great risk to our collective and individual futures. Each student has a commitment to himself. In a larger sense this commitment is the same commitment to society that belongs to the university. We, the students, are the ones held in strict accountability for the success of tomorrow's world. It cannot be that our own personal contacts with decision, policy, and responsibility are only those we read in yesterday's newspapers. Itis quite necessary that the university involve itself in student activities and vice-versa, to the extent that we students are encouraged and inspired for our role in the world's future. Sincerely, Max Hopper Friendly Hills Dear Students: My wife and I have just recently returned from our two years of study there. Already we miss those friendly hills, the hospitable warmth of the faculty and students and the beauty of the land. No place in all my years in the educa- cational field, 34 in all, has in all respects equaled that wonderful school. During our stay there we wanted to write the school paper a letter stating that students there are among the most fortunate in our fair land. I have never heard of a university that bent its curriculum so closely to the particular needs of students « never a school that so fully reaches out to the students. We were impressed by the warmth and by the cordiality of students — and by the unmatched interest of faculty. During my stay there I was privileged to sit before and to learn from no fewer than twenty faculty members. Never did I feel that even one wasnt dedicated to the matter of preparing men and women for life's real situations. Occasionally I felt that some students failed to appreciate CONTINUED Page 4 ...... . #The Internationalist ysxumtimmmmMm X Human Rights^ :•:•:•:•:•:•: By Bill Bigg&5*»:.:■: question by any nation. It stands ideal for oppressed people £•:•:•:*:•:•:•:•:•: To commemorate the twen tieth anniversarvof the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the General assembly has proclaimed 1968 as the International Year for Human Rights. It is not a year of looking back- but a year of looking forward. It will be a year of intensified efforts and activities to promote human rights. Throughout the world it is hoped, people will turn their attention to the state of human rights in their own communities and elsewhere. This year will further the steps necessary to secure the fullest and most effective realization of these rights. The Declaration of Human Rights, dates back to December 10, 1948, when the General Assembly of the United Nations voted 48 to 0 for its adoption. The Soviet Block, Saudia Arabia and the Republic of South Africa abstained from voting. This document emphasizes human and not state rights, freedom, from, arbitrary government action is the central theme. The declaration advances the theory of natural rights. Unfortunately this declaration is only a recommendation with no binding authority and open to as an everywhere. The major event of the International Year for Human Rights was the International Conference on Human Rights in Teheran last spring. The purpose of this conference was to intensify efforts to ensure that all people enjoy their human rights. It is hoped that this conference and the oublicitv of the International Year for Human Rights will aid previousJN conventions to do away with slavery; to promote the political rights of women; end forced labour; discrimination in employment ; and improve labour standards in many occupations. The Declaration of Human Rights is a major contribution of the United Nations to the world society. But like much of the work of the United Nations it is worhtless unless the public is educated to its purpose and need. Only public opinion throughout the world can take the ideas expressed in this document and make them work. That is the purpose of this year, to educate the people of the world to the meaning of Human Rights.
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